The verbiage on post office tracking may not precisely match what happens with large recipients like the IRS. But if they say it got there, it got there. As for the passage of several months on a return filed by mail, this is not at all unexpected. Under normal circumstances, the processing of a mailed return can take three months. We are not under normal circumstances. If it has not been processed in another month or two, you should call the IRS to inquire.
Nick K, EA
